Project Type: News & Culture
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Why New York Is Taking a Stance Against Salt
Written By Sophie Okolo New York City is now requiring chain restaurants to warn their customers about menus that contain more than the total daily recommended limit of sodium, according to Maria LaMagna, a reporter for MarketWatch. Starting Dec. 1, this warning involves diners posting a symbol – a salt shaker inside a black triangle…
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Stephen Hawking Launches New Scientific Award for Science Communication
Written By Sophie Okolo “Communication is not something you add on to science; it is of the essence of science.” Alan Alda Renowned British cosmologist Stephen Hawking has launched a new scientific award for science communication. The announcement was made on Jan. 16 at the Royal Society building in London. Individuals who have outstanding contribution to…
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DEPRESSION: Does the ‘Mental Health Stigma’ Still Exist?
Written By Sophie Okolo Americans views on mental health are shifting according to a new national online survey. The results state that nearly 90 percent of Americans believe that mental and physical health should be valued with the same amount of respect. This breaking news is especially important because, for a long time, people suffering from…
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Millennials Are Launching Companies for Aging Boomers
Written By Sophie Okolo As the number of baby boomers continues to rise, Millennials are now launching companies to improve the standard of living for older adults. This is great news especially since Gen Y, for the first time, outnumbers aging boomers in the United States. Now is the time for this age group to showcase their…
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U.S. Children’s Poverty Level is Higher Now than in Great Recession
Written By Sophie Okolo A new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that more U.S. children are living in poverty now than in the Great Recession. With the nation’s economic turnaround, this study is particularly troubling because it suggests that child welfare may be sidelined in the country. Read More: 1 in 5 US children live…
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Smartphones are Inspiring Cooking Trends Among Millennials
Written By Sophie Okolo A new study by Google shows that Millennials are cooking more because of smartphones. Generation Y is known to dine at restaurants or purchase takeout meals, but smartphones are now encouraging Millennials to embrace the art of cooking. Read More: Smartphones May Be Inspiring Millennials to Cook More Technology has always played a big…
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Serena Williams and the Conversation Around Body Image
Written By Sophie Okolo American tennis player Serena Williams is again at the center of conversation around body image. Last Saturday, Williams won her 21st singles Grand Slam title, completing the Serena slam and winning her 6th Wimbledon title. Despite these achievements, the current champion continues to generate discussion on beauty standards in the sport of Tennis.…
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Why Generation Y Needs Special Skills for Career Advancement
Written By Sophie Okolo For Millennials, expanding job skills in today’s fast-changing economy is vital. With student loan debt and looming job prospects, generation Y needs to prepare themselves for gainful employment and career advancement. Read More: Is College Becoming a Gamble? These days, having only a college degree is not sufficient as employers are now…
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Millennials Are Conflicted about Gender Roles
Written By Sophie Okolo A study by Psychology of Women Quarterly suggests that a growing number of Millennials believe that wives should care for the household while husbands make decisions for the family. On the contrary, the study also shows generation Y is more accepting of working mothers. This comes at a time when they have increasingly liberal attitudes…
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Dementia-Friendly Communities Are On the Rise
Written By Sophie Okolo A new dementia-friendly community may exist in Wisconsin this year. Plans for the positive change went underway at an Open House event in Portage, Wis. Monday. The event was held at the Portage Public Library and hosted by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Read More: Finding a caring community…
Sophie Okolo, MPH 